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Rare Sighting of Korea’s Tiny Carnivore Marks Hope for Endangered Species

Rare Sighting of Korea’s Tiny Carnivore Marks Hope for Endangered Species

SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time in eight years, South Korea’s National Park Service has confirmed a sighting of the Musan least weasel, one of the world’s smallest carnivorous mammals and a critically endangered species. The elusive animal, known for its speed and stealth, was captured on camera on June 26, [...]

Why Do Large Mammals Such as Minke Whales Rarely Get Cancer?

Why Do Large Mammals Such as Minke Whales Rarely Get Cancer?

SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) – For the first time in history, Korean researchers have analyzed the correlation between minke whale DNA and microsatellites (DNA sections in which genetic bases repeat two to six units and increase the likelihood of mutant genes), and have discovered the reason why large mammals are less susceptible to cancer.  [...]